After Swindon Town’s emphatic 4-1 win at Southend, it was time to face another early table topping team Crawley Town. The West Sussex side sought to enhance their ‘Champions Elect’ tag as the bookies’ favourite to win League Two… or would they become another victim on Swindon’s seemingly unstoppable run, writes STFC007. In the build-up to the game, Crawley’s coach Steve Evans had
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No.9 – Paolo’s first away League victory at Crawley At the fourth attempt in League Two, Paolo Di Canio guided Swindon to a magnificent 3-0 demolition of pundit’s pre-season favourites and everyone’s most hated team Crawley Town. In the process, Steve Evans was served humble pie with a waft of parmesan and extra black pepper. Paolo well and truly hit
Read moreBBC Radio Swindon commentator Vic Morgan continues his new weekly blog only here on The Washbag. THE JOY OF SIX… Points out of six. Yes it’s been a great week to be a Town fan. Paul Sturrock’s Southend United came visiting last Saturday, and on the face of it would provide a stern test. Swindon going into the game off
Read moreFirst off… A Happy New Year to all Washbag Blog readers. Here’s hoping today’s game with AFC Bournemouth is a success and firmly sets a positive start for STFC in 2011. December was dominated by the weather so only 3 games were played. Town bounced back from a patchy November league form with a crucial three points with a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Read moreGiven that we’re in the run up to Christmas it came as no surprise that we all witnessed a pantomime last night, although I certainly didn’t expect it would be played out at the County Ground. What a performance it was…from Crawley Town manager Steve Evans and his staff in the dugout! Throughout the 90 minutes and extra time Evans
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